EP2326468A1 - Combination shaving and trimming device - Google Patents
Combination shaving and trimming deviceInfo
- Publication number
- EP2326468A1 EP2326468A1 EP09790421A EP09790421A EP2326468A1 EP 2326468 A1 EP2326468 A1 EP 2326468A1 EP 09790421 A EP09790421 A EP 09790421A EP 09790421 A EP09790421 A EP 09790421A EP 2326468 A1 EP2326468 A1 EP 2326468A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- shaving
- connecting structure
- razor
- razor cartridge
- trimming
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
- B26B—HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B26B19/00—Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers
- B26B19/38—Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers, or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips, guards
- B26B19/3806—Accessories
- B26B19/3813—Attachments
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
- B26B—HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B26B21/00—Razors of the open or knife type; Safety razors or other shaving implements of the planing type; Hair-trimming devices involving a razor-blade; Equipment therefor
- B26B21/40—Details or accessories
Definitions
- the invention relates to a combination shaving and trimming device.
- the invention features a combination shaving and trimming device that includes a handle, a powered trimmer, and a wet-shaving razor attachment.
- the handle has an upper end and lower end having the trimmer located at or near the upper end.
- the wet-shaving razor attachment includes a connecting structure and razor cartridge.
- the connecting structure is adapted for mounting over the trimmer onto the upper end.
- the razor cartridge engagably mates with the connecting structure.
- the razor cartridge is removably attached to the connecting structure.
- the wet-shaving razor attachment includes an ejection mechanism for removably attaching the razor cartridge from the connecting structure.
- the razor cartridge includes one or more razor blades on a front surface and at least one blade disposed substantially perpendicular to the front surface.
- the combination device is impervious to liquids.
- a cap is removably attached at the lower end.
- the combination device provides for a powered trimmer for an all-in-one device no longer need for a separate trimmer and razor.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the combination shaving and trimming device; and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the separated shaving and trimming device.
- FIGs. 1 and 2 show a combination shaving and trimming device 100.
- the device 100 includes a handle 102, a powered trimmer 108, and a wet-shaving razor attachment 200.
- Device 100 is impervious to liquids.
- the handle 102 has an upper end 104 and lower end 106. Although in the depicted embodiment, upper and lower ends 104, 106 appear to be separable and formed independent of one another and joined thereafter, they may be integrally formed.
- a cap 110 is removably attached at the lower end 106. The cap 110, however, may also be integrally formed with the lower end 106.
- the trimmer 108 is located at or near upper end 104 and is configured for moving at least one trimming blade 109, which may be serrated, and wherein this trimming blade 109 which is disposed within the trimmer 108. In certain embodiments, there may be more than one trimming blade 109 where they are disposed in a stacked position and at least one reciprocates against the other to effect a trimming or cutting action on hair that is placed adjacent to a cutting edge of the one or more trimming blades 109.
- the wet-shaving razor attachment 200 includes connecting structure 202 and razor cartridge 204.
- the connecting structure 202 is adapted for mounting over the trimmer 108 onto the upper end 104.
- the razor cartridge 204 engagably mates with the connecting structure 202.
- the razor cartridge 204 is removably attached with the connecting structure 202.
- the razor cartridge 204 includes one or more blade assemblies 203 that are mounted within a housing 205 of the cartridge.
- the device 100 is configured to operate as a trimming device, as shown in FIG. 2, or as a wet-shaving device, show in FIG 1.
- the combination shaving and trimming device can function as a powered wet- shaving device by actuating trimmer 108 such that the resulting vibration from moving the at least one trimming blade translates vibration to the razor attachment 200.
- the wet-shaving razor attachment 200 includes an ejection mechanism for removably attaching the razor cartridge 204 from the connecting structure 202.
- the razor cartridge 204 includes one or more razor blades on a front surface and at least one blade disposed substantially perpendicular to the front surface.
- the razor cartridge 204 can be of the type disclosed in U.S. Pat. App. No. 10/799,946 to Vincent Walker and assigned to The Gillette Company, which are hereby incorporated by reference.
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- Forests & Forestry (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Dry Shavers And Clippers (AREA)
Abstract
Description
Claims
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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US8137108P | 2008-07-16 | 2008-07-16 | |
PCT/US2009/050610 WO2010009179A1 (en) | 2008-07-16 | 2009-07-15 | Combination shaving and trimming device |
Publications (1)
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US (1) | US20100011585A1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP2326468A1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2011527933A (en) |
CN (1) | CN102099158A (en) |
AU (1) | AU2009270955A1 (en) |
BR (1) | BRPI0916247A2 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2730994A1 (en) |
MX (1) | MX2011000573A (en) |
RU (1) | RU2011103015A (en) |
WO (1) | WO2010009179A1 (en) |
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